1.) What was one effect of the fear of mutually assured destruction during the Cold War?

a.) neither Soviets nor the Americans produced large stockpiles of nuclear weapons.
b.) Soviets and Americans remained on friendly terms throughout the entire Cold War.
c.) The Soviets and Americans did not use a nuclear weapon against each other.
d.) Both the Soviets and Americans refused to officially admit they had nuclear weapons.

I don't fully understand the question.. but I think D.

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Yes, C.

The question is asking about one effect of the fear of mutually assured destruction during the Cold War. Mutually assured destruction refers to the concept that if either the Soviets or Americans were to launch a nuclear attack, the other would retaliate with the same means, resulting in the destruction of both sides. This fear acted as a deterrent to the use of nuclear weapons between the two superpowers.

Now, let's analyze the answer choices:

a) The statement that neither Soviets nor Americans produced large stockpiles of nuclear weapons is incorrect. Both sides did stockpile large numbers of nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

b) The statement that Soviets and Americans remained on friendly terms throughout the entire Cold War is also incorrect. The Cold War was characterized by tensions, conflicts, and proxy wars between the two superpowers.

c) The statement that the Soviets and Americans did not use a nuclear weapon against each other is correct. Due to the fear of mutually assured destruction, neither side wanted to risk launching a nuclear attack, as it would likely lead to catastrophic consequences.

d) The statement that both the Soviets and Americans refused to officially admit they had nuclear weapons is incorrect. Both sides openly acknowledged their possession of nuclear weapons.

In conclusion, the correct answer is c) The Soviets and Americans did not use a nuclear weapon against each other due to the fear of mutually assured destruction.

If one used nuclear weapons against the other, the other would immediately retaliate, thus mutually assured destruction. Would either government want to do that to their country and their people?

Your answer is wrong!